150th Anniversary

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‘She Was Right and They Were Wrong’

A new play examines the work of Harvard Griffin GSAS alumna Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, a groundbreaking astronomer whose discoveries were suppressed and work obscured.

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(Sesqui)centennial Medalists

Harvard Griffin GSAS closes out its anniversary celebration by honoring alums who epitomize the School’s inquiry, innovation, and impact

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Beyond ‘The End of History’

A scholar of democracy and state-building, Francis Fukuyama discusses his book, The End of History and the Last Man, the importance of political institutions, and how his research focus shifted after the fall of the Soviet Union.

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A Sound Approach to Women’s Health

Dr. Kimberly Lovie Murdaugh works to improve women’s healthcare using ultrasound technology.

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Considering Capitalism in a World on Fire

Professor Rebecca Henderson discusses her focus on corporate innovation and her pivot to climate change, the motivations behind her research, and how small groups of individuals can sometimes drive big changes. 

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Digging up the Menu

Aurora Allshouse, a PhD candidate in the department of anthropology at Harvard, uses scientific methods to answer archaeological questions about the deep human past.